Largest Schools in Salem (2025)

Schools with the highest enrollment. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 54 schools in Salem, Oregon. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Oregon.

#	School	Sector	Enrollment	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	McKay High School Salem · High · Grades 9–12	Public	2,380	31.7 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	2,380
2	South Salem High School Salem · High · Grades 9–12	Public	2,195	43.0 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	2,195
3	North Salem High School Salem · High · Grades 9–12	Public	2,107	35.1 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	2,107
4	Sprague High School Salem · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,712	46.4 Lower 50%	43% Math proficiency	1,712
5	West Salem High School Salem · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,606	47.7 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	1,606
6	Stephens Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	1,014	23.0 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	1,014
7	Waldo Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	997	16.7 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	997
8	Houck Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	830	14.9 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	830
9	Judson Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	811	40.2 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	811
10	Crossler Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	804	37.4 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	804
11	Leslie Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	735	21.9 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	735
12	Parrish Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	691	22.0 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	691
13	Auburn Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	592	14.6 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	592
14	Walker Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	571	47.8 Lower 50%	51% Math proficiency	571
15	Straub Middle School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	568	51.7 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	568
16	Eyre Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	538	10.7 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	538
17	Harritt Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	498	27.8 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	498
18	Swegle Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	496	9.8 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	496
19	Pringle Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	488	38.1 Lower 50%	49% Math proficiency	488
20	Kalapuya Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	483	57.1 Top 50%	68% Math proficiency	483
21	Yoshikai Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	478	29.6 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	478
22	Cesar E Chavez Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	464	18.5 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	464
23	Scott Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	464	15.7 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	464
24	Hammond Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	460	27.1 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	460
25	Sumpter Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	451	46.0 Lower 50%	57% Math proficiency	451
26	Grant Community School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	444	18.4 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	444
27	Hayesville Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	442	16.6 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	442
28	Lamb Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	436	14.2 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	436
29	Battle Creek Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	426	33.3 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	426
30	Hoover Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	402	10.2 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	402
31	Liberty Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	400	28.6 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	400
32	Wright Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	378	46.2 Lower 50%	54% Math proficiency	378
33	Washington Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	365	17.3 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	365
34	Four Corners Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	362	8.4 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	362
35	Myers Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	342	32.8 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	342
36	Hallman Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	339	12.3 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	339
37	Lee Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	336	32.2 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	336
38	Miller Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	318	18.9 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	318
39	Morningside Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	311	42.3 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	311
40	Chapman Hill Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	306	48.5 Lower 50%	57% Math proficiency	306
41	Schirle Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	306	36.7 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	306
42	Englewood Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	285	40.2 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	285
43	Candalaria Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	271	54.3 Top 50%	62% Math proficiency	271
44	McKinley Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	269	43.5 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	269
45	Highland Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	263	15.8 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	263
46	Bush Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	255	10.7 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	255
47	Brush College Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	250	39.6 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	250
48	Salem Heights Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	245	39.1 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	245
49	Richmond Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	242	13.8 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	242
50	Howard Street Charter Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	184	76.9 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	184
51	Eagle Charter School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Charter	150	31.5 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	150
52	Valley Inquiry Charter School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5	Charter	149	49.4 Lower 50%	57% Math proficiency	149
53	Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	95	58.0 Top 50%	62% Math proficiency	95
54	Pratum Elementary School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	71	74.1 Top 25%	74.5% Math proficiency	71

McKay High School in Salem leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Salem with Enrollment 2,380. Of the 54 schools shown, 50 are public, 4 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Oregon largest schools rankings, every school on the Salem page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best largest school in Salem?

McKay High School in Salem, Oregon ranks first among largest schools in Salem with Enrollment 2,380 (Enrollment: 2,380).

How are largest schools in Salem ranked?

Schools with the highest enrollment. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.